Hybrid HR Benefits and Safety Manager

at Mental Health Systems

• Job title: HR Benefits and Safety Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Diego, United States

About the role

• HR Benefits and Safety Manager managing employee benefits and safety compliance at TURN Behavioral Health Services. Overseeing HR operations to ensure benefit accuracy and regulatory compliance in a hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

• Serve as TURN’s subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now Benefits module
• Maintain all benefits plans, eligibility rules, rates, and configurations within ADP
• Oversee Open Enrollment build, testing, communications, and post-enrollment audits
• Validate payroll deductions, resolve discrepancies, and prevent duplicate deductions
• Reconcile benefit invoices monthly (medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, EAP, etc.)
• Process qualifying life events, new hire enrollments, and terminations in accordance with plan rules
• Provide employee support regarding benefits, eligibility, claims, and vendor escalations
• Coordinate COBRA notifications with third-party administrators
• Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, Section 125, and other federal/state regulations
• Manage the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and all written safety programs
• Oversee compliance with Cal/OSHA, SB 553 (Workplace Violence Prevention), Bloodborne Pathogens, Heat Illness, and other regulatory requirements
• Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs and submit reports as required
• Process and track workplace injuries, coordinate care with Concentra/TPA, and monitor work restrictions and modified duty
• Facilitate root-cause investigations and required documentation
• Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and ergonomic evaluations
• Partner with Facilities on environmental safety, fire drills, and corrective actions
• Manage Safety Committee operations and reporting
• Track and manage mandatory health, safety, and compliance training via Relias
• Ensure all staff complete required annual and role-specific training
• Support HR in evaluation cycles, onboarding compliance, and documentation integrity
• Provide first-level support for low-risk employee relations issues
• Support onboarding tasks including benefits orientation
• Manage leave of absence intake, tracking, and return-to-work coordination
• Manage accommodation requests and interactive process
• Maintain accurate employee files and compliance documentation
• Generate routine and ad-hoc HR reports, including benefits utilization and safety metrics
• Collaborate with HR Analyst and HR leadership on process automation and efficiency improvements

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, Benefits Administration, Safety, or related field
• Expert-level proficiency in ADP Workforce Now Benefits Administration (build, configuration, audits, OE setup)
• Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA, workplace safety requirements, and workers’ compensation processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex data, audits, and compliance documentation
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or multi-site nonprofit environments, preferred
• Professional certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or safety certifications), preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development